February

Peadar O'Donnell, revolutionary and writer, is born in Co. Donegal

Peadar O'Donnell, revolutionary and writer, is born in Co. Donegal

February 21, 1893

Intercity railway between Glasgow and Edinburgh opened by Queen Victoria

Intercity railway between Glasgow and Edinburgh opened by Queen Victoria

February 21, 1842

Richard Southwell Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, born

Richard Southwell Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, born

February 21, 1822

Richard Trevithick Cornish inventor and engineer demonstrated the first steam driven, died.

Richard Trevithick Cornish inventor and engineer demonstrated the first steam driven, died.

February 21, 1804

Edward Despard, Irish republican, executed for attempted overthrow of British Crown

Edward Despard, Irish republican, executed for attempted overthrow of British Crown

February 21, 1803

Edward Denny, MP for Tralee, Ireland, commits suicide

Edward Denny, MP for Tralee, Ireland, commits suicide

February 21, 1775

François Thurot lands French forces at Carrickfergus in Belfast Lough

François Thurot lands French forces at Carrickfergus in Belfast Lough

February 21, 1760

Matilin Meheut, Breton painter, died

Matilin Meheut, Breton painter, died

February 22, 1958

Archibald Knox, Manx Celtic artist, died

Archibald Knox, Manx Celtic artist, died

February 22, 1933

Cecil King, painter, is born in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow

Cecil King, painter, is born in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow

February 22, 1921

Sean O'Faolain, short story writer, born

Sean O'Faolain, short story writer, born

February 22, 1900

John Reid of Scotland demonstrates golf to Americans, Yonkers, NY

John Reid of Scotland demonstrates golf to Americans, Yonkers, NY

February 22, 1888

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